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Vintage Violet

#634F62

RGB 99, 79, 98 · HSL 303°, 11%, 35% · CMYK 0, 20, 1, 61

Vintage Violet is #634F62 in HEX — rgb(99, 79, 98), hsl(303°, 11%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 1%, 61%).

Vintage Violet pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 303°, 11%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#634F62

RGB99, 79, 98

HSL303°, 11%, 35%

HSV303°, 20%, 39%

CMYK0, 20, 1, 61

Decimal6508386

CSS RGBrgb(99, 79, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(303, 11%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Vivid Vision C-1226

ΔE 2.6 · #5E4B61

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2072-30

ΔE 2.7 · #614C63

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 2.7 · #665261

Valspar

Stormy Purple 1002-5A

ΔE 2.9 · #675669

Hallman-Lindsay

Vivid Vision 1227

ΔE 3.1 · #5E4B62

Dulux

Exclusively S47C7

ΔE 3.9 · #6B5160

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 4.5 · #6B4D5F

Behr

Darkest Grape PPU17-4

ΔE 4.6 · #625769

Sherwin-Williams

Plummy SW6558

ΔE 6.9 · #675A75

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 7.3 · #5E5871

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 8.4 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.1 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 11.1 · #4D3E45

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 11.6 · #6C6881

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.5 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 14.4 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#634F62

#4F6350

Analogous

#5A4F63

#634F62

#634F58

Triadic

#634F62

#62634F

#4F6263

Split-Complementary

#634F62

#58634F

#4F635A

Tetradic

#634F62

#635A4F

#4F6350

#4F5863

Monochromatic

#0E0B0E

#392D38

#634F62

#8E718C

#B09CAF

Rectangle

#634F62

#63504F

#4F6350

#4F6263

Compound

#634F62

#634F58

#4F6350

#4F635A

Variations

Lighter

#886D87

#A592A4

#C9C1C9

Darker

#503F4F

#372B36

#201920

Saturation

#5C565C

#634F62

#8B2886

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#634F62

#555862

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#634F62

#535360

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#634F62

#615352

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vintage Violet gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#8A6865

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#634F62

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#776D89

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#395F3B

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #634F62;

CSS — background

background-color: #634F62;

CSS Variable

--color-vintage-violet: #634F62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vintage-violet': '#634F62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#634F62] text-[#634F62]

SCSS

$vintage-violet: #634F62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #634F62?

#634F62 is Vintage Violet, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #634F62 warm or cool?

Vintage Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vintage Violet?

Vintage Violet works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Vintage Violet?

Vintage Violet pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vintage Violet?

You can download Vintage Violet on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Vintage Violet?

The hex code is #634F62. In RGB it's 99, 79, 98, and in HSL it's 303°, 11%, 35%.

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